IeSF 2012 World Championship
Rules of Tournament
International e-Sports Federation
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 General Rules
Article 1 (Official Name)
Article 2 (Rights related to “The Tournament”)
Article 3 (Period and Venue of “The Tournament”)
Article 4 (Rights related to the Official Name and others)
Chapter 2 National Qualifier
Article 5 (Process of National Qualifier)
Article 6 (Official Referees and Record)
Article 7 (Misconduct)
Chapter 3 Participation
Article 8 (Participation Application)
Article 9 (Participation in “The Tournament”)
Chapter 4 Match Titles
Article 10 (Official Titles)
Article 11 (Demonstration Titles)
Chapter 5 Match Operation and Stadium
Article 12 (Operation of Matches)
Article 13 (Operation Method of Matches)
Article 14 (Schedule and Draw for Match Table)
Article 15 (Referees)
Article 16 (Stadium)
Article 17 (ID Pass to Access Stadium)
Chapter 6 Players
Article 18 (Players)
Chapter 7 Scoring and Awarding
Article 19 (Ranking)
Article 20 (Scoring)
Article 21 (Division of Awards)
Article 22 (Method of Awards)
Chapter 8 Opening and Closing Ceremonies
Article 23 (Invitation)
Article 24 (Schedule of Ceremonies)
Article 25 (Composition and Operation of Ceremonies)
Chapter 9 Broadcasting rights and Advertisement
Article 26 (Broadcast Rights)
Article 27 (Host Broadcasting Company)
Article 28 (Installation of Advertisement and Others)
Chapter 10 Protest and Resolution
Article 29 (Protest Deliberation Committee)
Article 30 (Compliance Obligation)
Supplementary Provisions
Chapter 1 General Rules
Article 1 (Official Name)
This tournament is titled as IeSF 2012 World Championship (hereinafter called “The Tournament”) and International e-Sports Federation (hereinafter called “IeSF”) host the “The Tournament”.
Article 2 (Rights related to “The Tournament”)
“IeSF” has the exclusive right for overall matters related to organizing and operating “The Tournament,” as well as broadcasting the matches.
Article 3 (Period and Venue of “The Tournament”)
1. The host city of “The Tournament” is Cheon-an city, Korea.
2. “The Tournament” is held from 2nd to 6th of October in principle.
2. The venue of the next tournament will be announced by “IeSF” at “The Tournament,” in case it is not fixed, the announcement may be skipped.
Article 4 (Rights related to the Official Name and Others)
“IeSF” has the exclusive right for the official name of “The Tournament” and all intellectual property rights thereof. If other parties want to use them, they shall obtain approval from “IeSF” beforehand.
Chapter 2 National Qualifier
Article 5 (Process of National Qualifier)
1. The National Qualifier shall be hosted by the relative Member National Association (hereinafter called “NeSA”), and the “NeSA” has the rights responsibilities for the own National Qualifier in full scale.
2. The “NeSA” shall select the national team by operating its own national preliminary, and in the case of unavoidable circumstance, shall call for a discussion with “IeSF.”
3. Players participating in the National Qualifier shall reserve the relative country’s nationality, and each player is allowed to compete in only one title.
4. The available slot for an official title is 1 team (or 1 player), and the slot for the demonstration titles will be announced separately to each “NeSA”. Only players over the admitted age in the host country’s standard shall qualify to be a member of the national team.
5. In accordance with the designated format by “IeSF”, “NeSA” shall submit the pre-report of the National Qualifier by 14 days prior to commencement of the National Qualifier, and shall submit the post-report of the National Qualifier by 30 days prior to “The Tournament.”
6. “NeSA” shall submit fixed lists and basic information (Nationality, Title, Name, Age, Sex, Career, Copy of Passport, etc.) of participants for each title to “IeSF” Secretariat in accordance with the format designated by IeSF, and shall attach detailed profile (Game ID, preferred character, etc.) to “IeSF” Secretariat.
7. A player denied entrance into the host country is not admitted as a national representative player. The players list for each title is not changeable once it is fixed; however, only in the case of unavoidable circumstance, it may be revised under approval of “IeSF.”
Article 6 (Official Referees and Record)
1. Official referees approved by “NeSA” shall make judgments for all situations occurring in the matches and, for unexpected situations not indicated in the rules and regulations, shall make fair decisions under discussion with the host.
2. In the absence of the recorder, the referee shall conduct preserving replays and substitute as the role of the recorder for the relevant match as well.
Article 7 (Misconduct)
1. When a player commits misconduct or inappropriate action, official referees assigned by “NeSA” may take disciplinary action against the player such as “caution, warning, forfeiture or expulsion.”
2. When forfeiture, expulsion, or other disciplinary actions are necessary through the disciplinary committee, the relative “NeSA” and “IeSF” may hold the disciplinary committee and take additional disciplinary action.
Chapter 3 Participation
Article 8 (Participation Application)
For individuals and teams selected as national team members through the National Qualifier, the relevant “NA” shall submit the application document in the format provided by “IeSF” to the “IeSF” Secretariat within the due period. Yet, if those who did not go through the National Qualifier for special occasions want to apply to participate in “The Tournament,” they must obtain recommendation of relative “NA”, and shall obtain approval of “IeSF” Secretariat.
Article 9 (Participation in “The Tournament”)
Individuals and teams for whom their “NA” filed application to “IeSF” shall participate in “The Tournament,” and are subject to the Player Registration Regulations of “IeSF” and IeSF 2011 World Championship Rules of Tournament.
Chapter 4 Match Titles
Article 10 (Official Title)
The Official Titles of “The Tournament” are as follows (to be determined):
① StarCraft® II: Wings of Liberty™ (BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT)
② Tekken Tag Tournament 2 (Namco Bandai)
③ A.V.A (Neowiz Games)
Article 11 (Demonstration Title) (To be Added)
Other titles, if deemed by “IeSF” as necessary for further distribution and growth, can be run as Demonstration Titles, but such events are not subject to scoring as a Demonstration Title is not in the scope of composite scoring.
① SCREEN GOLF (GOLF TIME)
Chapter 5 Match Operation and Stadium
Article 12 (Operation of Matches)
All matches of “The Tournament” shall be operated in accordance with Rules of The Tournament of the year.
Article 13 (Operation Method of Matches)
Match titles of “The Tournament” are run as a tournament in principle; however, depending on the features of a title, the method can be changed.
Article 14 (Schedule and Draw for Match Table)
1. The match schedule for each title shall be decided by “IeSF” Secretariat.
2. Draw for Matches shall be conducted under presence of the referee assigned by “IeSF” as representative of each “NA” and players attending. Yet, under special circumstances, “IeSF” Secretariat may make the decision.
Article 15 (Referees)
1. When conflict occurs in the course of play, the referee of the match shall address the situation.
2. Any appeal or opinion against the referee’s decision or unresolved referee call shall be handled by “IeSF”.
Article 16 (Stadium)
The host shall provide equipment and manpower in accordance with “The Rules of The Tournament.”
① No program other than those necessary for the matches, such as programs for played titles, mouse driver, etc. shall be installed on PCs used for “The Tournament.”
② Tables over 110cm in width, 65cm in length, and 70~80cm in height shall be provided for each individual for the match. (Changes for inevitable situations can be allowed under consultation of “IeSF”).
③ Height adjustable chairs which are 20-30cm below the surface of the table and with removable armrests shall be provided.
④ PCs shall be maintained to prevent inconvenience for the players during “The Tournament.”
⑤ Specifications of PCs provided for “The Tournament” are as follows:
▶ LCD monitor of 19~24 inches (wide monitor should support size of normal monitor)
▶Computer main body (minimum requirements as below)
Parts / DetailsCPU / Dual Core 2.0
Main Board / CPU Home Type
Video Card / G-Force 7600GT or higher
Memory / DDR2 6400(800MHz) 2Gb
Hard Ware / Desktop
CD-ROM / DVD 16X, CD 48X
OS / Window 7(64bit) (KOR Virsion)
⑥ Specification of console and peripherals for “The Tournament” are as follows:
▶Console equipment shall be based on Playstation 3 of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
▶As basic option of controller, the default pad (Wireless Dual Shock 3) shall be used; however, usage of personal equipment shall be allowed.
▶For the details of usage of personal equipment, it shall be guided by Article 7 “Personal equipment” of “IeSF 2012 World Championship Match Operation Regulation”
Article 17 (ID Pass to Access Stadium)
1. “IeSF” shall issue ID Passes to the executive members of “The Tournament” and the matches, as well as the players for the sake of maintaining order in the stadium.
2. “IeSF” shall issue ID Passes separately to staff for organizing “The Tournament” and volunteers.
Chapter 6 Players
Article 18 (Players)
1. In pursuance of “Players Committee Regulations”, players shall uphold the spirit of fair play and non-violence and act accordingly, and shall obey the direction of referees.
2. Both online and offline insults or threats of any kind against other players shall be forbidden.
3. If players have problems during matches, they may raise their hands in which a referees will assist them.
4. If replay save function is available, players should save reply after the match is closed.
Chapter 7 Scoring and Awarding
Article 19 (Ranking)
The composite ranking of each member country participating in “The Tournament” shall be determined based on “IeSF’s” internal rules of scoring.
Article 20 (Scoring)
1. Scoring of “The Tournament” shall be a compound formula, and titles which are subjects to be scored are StarCraft® II: Wings of Liberty™ and Tekken Tag Tournament 2, A.V.A.
2. Regardless of the number of participating countries, the results for the top three places shall be announced. In the case of special circumstances, separate rules stipulated in the internal scoring regulation shall apply.
Article 21 (Division of Awards)
The award for “The Tournament” shall be divided as follows:
① Composite performance award (1st rank nation, and 2nd rank nation)
Article 22 (Method of Award)
The method for awarding “The Tournament” is as below:
① The 1st and 2nd place nations are provided with trophy for composite performance award.
② Total prize money shall be ₩60,000,000
③ The prize money for each title shall be determined and announced after consultation between “IeSF” and the publisher of the relevant titles.
④ The prize money for each title will be given to the association that each player belongs to.
Chapter 8 Opening and Closing Ceremonies
Article 23 (Invitation)
The invitation to the opening and closing ceremony shall be made in the names of the president of “IeSF” and the mayor of the host city.
Article 24 (Schedule of Ceremonies)
1. The opening ceremony shall be held on the 2nd day of “The Tournament “in principle but under inevitable circumstances, the schedule may be changed.
2. The closing ceremony shall be held on the last day of “The Tournament” after the closure of the last match on the final day.
Article 25 (Composition and Operation of Ceremonies)
"IeSF” is in charge of all related events for the opening and closing ceremonies.
Chapter 9 Broadcasting rights and Advertisement
Article 26 (Broadcast Rights)
"IeSF” has the exclusive rights for live-broadcast or recorded-broadcast of the opening and closing ceremonies and all matches of “The Tournament,” as well as all derivative video products.
Article 27 (Host Broadcasting Company)
"IeSF” selects a host broadcasting company which would have certain rights and responsibilities in regard to broadcasting rights and overall events of “The Tournament,” including the opening and closing ceremonies.
Article 28 (Installation of Advertisement and Others)
1. "IeSF” has exclusive rights for all advertisements installed within the stadium of “The Tournament.”
2. Any advertisements installed within the stadium including ground and fence shall obtain “IeSF’s” approval beforehand. This shall also apply to the advertisements on the player’s bibs.
3. Details on the advertisements within the stadium shall be based on distinguished internal regulations and agreements of “IeSF.”
Chapter 10 Protest and Resolution
Article 29 (Protest Deliberation Committee)
Under any misconduct or improper action done by executive members, players or cheering squads, or any application of protest or objection, “IeSF” shall form The Protest Deliberation Committee for resolution.
Article 30 (Compliance Obligation)
1. Any relative organization for preparations and operations of “The Tournament,” including member nations and participating nations, shall comply with the Rules of The Tournament in good faith.
2. If relative organization fails to abide by the rules, additional instructions from “IeSF” must be implemented and complied.
Supplementary Provisions
1. (Effective date) These rules shall be effective starting from May 1, 2012.
2. Any amendment to the rules is subject to “IeSF’s” approval.
IeSF 2012 World Championship
Match Operation Regulation
International e-Sports Federation
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 General Rules
Article 1 (Purpose)
Chapter 2 Operation of Matches
Article 2 (Proceeding of Matches)
Article 3 (Match Rules)
Article 4 (Match Schedule)
Chapter 3 Operation Method
Article 5 (Operation Method of Matches)
Article 6 (Determination of Win/Loss)
Chapter 4 Personal Equipment and Setting
Article 7 (Personal Equipment)
Article 8 (Setting)
Chapter 5 Match Record Management
Article 9 (Match Record report)
Chapter 6 Misconduct
Article 10 (Misconduct)
Chapter 7 Referee Decisions
Article 11 (Referee Decisions)
Article 12 (Withdrawal)
Article 13 (Disciplinary Action)
Article 14 (Caution)
Article 15 (Warning)
Article 16 (Forfeiture)
Article 17 (Expulsion)
Article 18 (Disciplinary Committee)
Chapter 8 Referee and Protest
Article 19 (Referee)
Article 20 (Protest)
Article 21 (Decision on Protest)
Supplementary Provisions
Chapter 1 General Rules
Article 1 (Purpose)
This regulation is purposed to assist the systematic and efficient operation of matches.
Chapter 2 Operation of Matches
Article 2 (Proceeding of Matches)
1. All matches of IeSF 2012 World Championship (hereinafter called “The Tournament”) shall be organized by International e-Sports Federation (hereinafter called “IeSF”).
2. If deemed as difficult to proceed with the match due to dispute over mismanagement of a match or disorder in the stadium caused by participants of the match, “IeSF” may cancel all the schedule of relevant matches through “IeSF’s” resolution, and the relevant title fell into this case shall not be included in the composite scoring process as it is considered to have not competed in this year’s tournament.
Article 3 (Match Rules)
Matches of “The Tournament” shall be compliant with “IeSF’s” match rules of this year and they should be operated as prescribed in Chapter 3.
Article 4 (Match Schedule)
“IeSF” shall determine the match schedule.
Chapter 3 Operation Method
Article 5 (Operation Method of Matches)
1. The matches of “The Tournament” shall be operated as follows:
① Tournament method:
• Screen Golf
② League / Tournament mixed method:
• StarCraft® II: Wings of Liberty™ and Tekken Tag Tournament 2, A.V.A
2. The method of “The Tournament” can be changed with the “IeSF’s” approval.
Article 6 (Determination of Win/Loss)
No play-offs will be conducted between equal ranks (i.e. determination matches for 5th and 6th places or 7th and 8th places). If tied, win and loss shall be determined in accordance with the match rules of this year, unless otherwise stipulated in the guidelines for the tournament participation.
Chapter 4 Personal Equipment and Setting
Article 7 (Personal Equipment)
1. Both active and standby players shall not bring unnecessary personal belongings such as cell phones or MP3 players to the stadium.
2. Players cannot use equipment other than a mouse, keyboard, mouse pad, internal earphones, mouse driver, mouse stand, and an earphone extension cord. Permission to use any other equipment must have prior approval from a referee.
Article 8 (Setting)
1. A ten-minute warm up time shall be given for players after being seated.
2. Before the match begins, players shall check internal and external factors that may have influence on their performance and if needed, may seek a referee for help.
3. Players must raise complaints pertaining to all equipment before the match starts, and the host shall provide full support.
Chapter 5 Match Record Management
Article 9 (Match Record Report)
1. All match records of “The Tournament” shall be written in the format prescribed by “IeSF,” which then shall be confirmed and signed by the responsible record manager and delivered to “IeSF” in an accurate and swift manner.
2. The record keeper is responsible for recording any unusual occurrences during the match.
3. The record keeper is responsible for preserving PC numbers used in the match and the replay of the match for reference in case problems occur.
4. If a record keeper is not assigned to the match, the referee shall assume the role of the record keeper.
5. The official languages of all records shall be Korean and English.
Chapter 6 Misconduct
Article 10 (Misconduct)
Referees have the right to monitor and manage misconduct of players, and may take disciplinary actions against confirmed cases of misconduct in accordance with “the Rules of The Tournament”. “IeSF” and the member nations may arrange a Disciplinary Committee for Additional disciplinary action.
Chapter 7 Referee Decisions
Article 11 (Referee Decisions)
If a situation, such as misconduct or temporary stoppage of play occurs, the referee shall resolve such situation in accordance with “The Rules of The Tournament” in a swift manner. In the case of an unexpected emergency situation, the referee shall consult “IeSF” for resolution.
① Resumption of the match
- Upon the resolution of the situation, which leads to a temporary halt of the match, the referee may decide resumption of the match, using his or her discretion, to assess the impact of the situation on the match.
② Rematch and Win by Decision
- If it is impossible to resume play due to computer or network failure or other unusual circumstances, the referee may either announce a rematch or win by decision based on the advantage/disadvantage in accordance with “The Rules of The Tournament.
③ Draw
- If the match fails to determine win and loss, the referee may decide a draw with consent from both sides.